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2. Oshiroi - Wikipedia

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   The word is written with kanji meaning "white powder", and is pronounced as the word for white (shiroi) with the honorific prefix o-. When worn by geisha and maiko , oshiroi is notable for only partially covering the nape of the neck, as an uncovered nape was traditionally considered erotic in Japanese culture.

3. Compact (cosmetics) - Wikipedia

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   A compact (also powder box, powder case and flapjack) is a cosmetic product. It is usually a small round metal case and contains two or more of the following: a mirror, pressed or loose face powder with a gauze sifter and a powder puff .

4. Face powder - Wikipedia

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   Face powder is a cosmetic product applied to the face to serve different functions, typically to beautify the face. Originating from ancient Egypt , [ citation needed ] face powder has had different social uses across cultures and in modern times, it is typically used to set makeup, brighten the skin and contour the face.

5. Foundation (cosmetics) - Wikipedia

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   Foundation is a liquid, cream, or powder makeup applied to the face and neck to create an even, uniform color to the complexion, cover flaws and, sometimes, to change the natural skin tone. Some foundations also function as a moisturizer , sunscreen , astringent or base layer for more complex cosmetics .

6. Venetian ceruse - Wikipedia

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   Venetian ceruse or Venetian white, [2] also known as blanc de céruse de Venise [3] and Spirits of Saturn, [4] was a 16th-century cosmetic used as a skin whitener. It was in great demand and considered the best available at the time, supposedly containing the best quality white lead sourced from Venice , the global merchant capital at the time.

7. Borak (cosmetic) - Wikipedia

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   Borak or burak [1] is a cosmetic face powder or paste that is applied on the face for protection from the sun. It is traditionally used by the Sama-Bajau people of the Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Borak is most commonly used by Sama-Bajau women to protect the face and exposed skin areas from the harsh tropical sun at sea. [2]